Draayum Pond

Plum Creek-TR· Redwood, Minnesota· Built 1972· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Draayum Pond is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 82.5% in MN)
Dam Length425 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage162 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,169 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
Year Modified2012
NID IDMN00847

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 30, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Lau, Jack;Lau, Jeff

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Draayum Pond?

Draayum Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Draayum Pond?

Draayum Pond is owned by Lau, Jack;Lau, Jeff (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Draayum Pond built?

Draayum Pond was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Draayum Pond?

Draayum Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Draayum Pond?

Draayum Pond has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Draayum Pond last inspected?

Draayum Pond was last inspected on March 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.